US EditionThe Rock Admits Jon Jones Would Beat Him Up Badly In An MMA Fight
- Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, acknowledged that Jon Jones would beat him badly in an MMA fight, stating, 'I realized I don't like getting punched in the face.'
- Johnson produced and starred in a movie titled The Smashing Machine, portraying the story of MMA pioneer Mark Kerr, highlighting both the excitement and physical pain of fighting.
- In the movie, Johnson discussed his transformation for the role, saying, 'I gained about 30 pounds over the course of about six months.'
- Johnson expressed his feelings about his father's memoir, stating that it contained 'direct quotes from me that were not true.
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Fans cringe at Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's super-long standing...
“The Smashing Machine” is getting early Oscar buzz for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. At first, fans were shocked by the 53-year-old actor’s slimmed-down physique. But now, from “Fallon” to “GMA,” all anyone wants to talk about is the 15-minute standing ovation the biopic received at the Venice Film Festival. Meanwhile on A24’s TikTok page, fans...
The Best Quotes From 'The Smashing Machine,' Ranked By Fans
Directed by Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine takes audiencesinto the intense world of MMA fighter Mark Kerr, brought to life by Dwayne Johnson. Emily Blunt plays his wife, Dawn Staples, adding depth to the personal struggles faced by the couple, as the film explores the life and career of Kerr. The film also features Ryan Bader as Mark Coleman and a cameo by Bas Rutten, offering a robust look at the MMA scene.The movie follows Kerr's journey t…
The Rock Admits Jon Jones Would Beat Him Up Badly In An MMA Fight
Dwayne Johnson has no illusions about his MMA skills. For the past two years, The Rock has been training intensively in MMA for his role as Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. ‘Combat sports and MMA is new to me,’ Johnson admitted in May 2024. ‘I have a base in wrestling, from pro wrestling and a little bit of amateur wrestling, but this is a whole new world and I approach this with a boundless amount of respect for the fighters. I’ve been workin…
'The Rock' returns as 'The Smashing Machine' (and says his mom will love this interview)
The former WWE wrestler considered pursuing a career in mixed martial arts before realizing, "I don't like getting punched in the face." Johnson plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr in a new film.
THE SMASHING MACHINE Star Dwayne Johnson on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON - Tom + Lorenzo
Dwayne Johnson keeps it tight — literally. The star of The Smashing Machine has been slaying it on the red carpet lately, wearing exquisitely well-fitted suits and jackets that scream Prestige Actor, but he opted to revert to form for his visit to The Tonight Show. And by that we mean… well, just look: We figure he can only wear so many well-fitted pieces before he starts getting itchy. The Rock needs to wear something skin tight every ten day…
As 'The Smashing Machine' hits theaters, the original documentary is nearly impossible to find
As The Smashing Machine nears its release date on Friday, Oct. 3, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson hasn’t been hard to find. With appearances ranging from The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, and even ESPN’s First Take, the pro wrestling legend-turned-actor has engaged in a P.R. blitz for the highly anticipated film, which has already garnered award season buzz. The source material for the A24 biopic focused on UFC legend Mark Ke…
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